Prosecco Raspberry Lemonade Cocktail Recipe
This Prosecco Raspberry Lemonade Cocktail is honestly a breeze to make, and it’s perfect for warm weather. You get sweet raspberries, tart lemonade, and sparkling Prosecco in every sip—light and balanced, just how I like it.
Equipment
- Measuring cup: I use this for the lemonade.
- Cocktail shaker: Helps mix the raspberry and lemonade nicely.
- Muddler: Super handy to gently mash the raspberries.
- Fine mesh strainer: Keeps seeds and pulp out.
- Stirring spoon: Regular spoon is fine, but a bar spoon stirs better.
- Serving glasses: I go for flute glasses—looks fancier.
- Ice cube tray: Chilled drinks are just better.
- Jigger or small measuring tool: For the Prosecco and syrup, accuracy helps.
- Small pitcher (optional): Makes it easy to mix bigger batches if you’ve got a group.
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh raspberries about 5 ounces
- 1 tablespoon simple syrup or just plain sugar
- 1 cup lemonade fresh-squeezed or whatever’s handy
- 1 bottle 750 ml Prosecco, chilled
- Ice cubes
- Lemon slices for garnish
- Raspberries for garnish
- Fresh mint sprigs optional, if you’re feeling fancy
Instructions
- Drop raspberries and simple syrup into your cocktail shaker.
- Gently muddle them—just enough to get the juice out, don’t go wild.
- Pour in the lemonade and toss in some ice cubes.
- Shake it up for about 10 seconds.
- Strain into a pitcher or straight into glasses.
- Top each glass with chilled Prosecco.
- Give it a gentle stir.
- If you like, add a mint sprig on top.
Notes
I always use chilled ingredients—keeps the cocktail cold without watering it down too much. If you want it sweeter, just add a bit more simple syrup. For extra lemon kick, squeeze in a little more juice.
This recipe is easy to double or triple if you’re serving a bunch of people. I always add the Prosecco last so it keeps its fizz. Using a fine strainer is worth it—nobody wants seeds in their glass.
Fresh raspberries are best, but frozen work in a pinch. I usually taste before serving and adjust the syrup or lemon if it needs a tweak. For a party, I’ll mix the lemonade and raspberry base ahead, then add the Prosecco right before guests show up.